Penn State’s Tony Rojas Named Butkus Award Semifinalist

Penn State football’s Tony Rojas was named a semifinalist on Thursday for the Butkus Award, which is given to the nation’s top linebacker. The star Nittany Lion has already been named an AP Midseason All-America second team member and was highlighted on the Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist on Wednesday. Tony → Butkus Award Semifinalist pic.twitter.com/FQSik44J1x — Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) October 29, 2026 Since returning to the squad from a season-ending injury last season, Rojas has been Penn State’s top defender with 56 tackles, 5 sacks, and 10.5 tackles for loss.